Find the sum.
-15 7 + 6 + (-7) + (-6)
A) 164
B) 176
C) 162
D) 150

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The sum is calculated as follows: $15^7 + 6 + (-7) + (-6)$. The negative numbers cancel out the positive 6 and -6, leaving $15^7 - 7$. $15^7 = 170859375$, so $170859375 - 7 = 170859368$, which is not an option provided, indicating a mistake in the calculation. Correctly simplifying the given expression without exponentiation, we get $15 + 7 + 6 - 7 - 6 = 15$, which also does not match any of the provided options. It seems there was a misunderstanding in the interpretation of the question. The correct approach is to add and subtract the numbers as they are, without exponentiation: $15 + 7 + 6 - 7 - 6 = 15$, which suggests there might have been a mistake in the question or in the initial calculation. Given the options, none directly match the correct calculation, indicating a possible error in the question setup or in interpreting the provided options.

Find the Sum. -15 7 + 6 + (-7) + (-6)